The Indian cricket team refused to collect the 2025 Asia Cup trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This unprecedented step was apparently taken because the trophy was supposed to be handed over by Mohsin Naqvi, who is not only the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) but also the chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the interior minister of Pakistan.

India won the match by five wickets. It was a closely contested game, going to the last over, with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten half-century and Kuldeep Yadav’s four wickets being the highlights.

There was a huge standoff before the presentation ceremony could begin. For more than a hour, Naqvi stood on the stage with other dignitaries who were supposed to present the other awards. The Indian team stood nearb

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